Gerald Leo McGlasson Sr., 85, of Mulkeytown, IL, passed away August 1, 2016 at Du Quoin Rehab and Nursing.
He was born June 13, 1931 in Mulkeytown, the son of Karl McGlasson and Opal (Henson) McGlasson.
Gerald married Yvonne “Pat” Marie (Huffman) McGlasson on September 29, 1952 and she preceded him in death on July 15, 1992.
He was a retired coal miner, last working at Old Ben 26, near Sesser, IL. He was an Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War. Gerald was a member of the VFW in Christopher, the UMWA and was the unofficial mayor of Mulkeytown.
Gerald is survived by his children Michell and John Salingue, of Royalton, IL and Jerry and Wendy McGlasson, Jr., of Benton, IL; grandchidren Jennifer McClintock, of Thompsonville, IL, Melissa McGlasson, of Benton and Sara and Kenny Wilson, of Christopher; great-grandchildren Jeremy McGlasson, April McGlasson, Caleb Stowers, Mya Wilson, Noah Wilson; brother Bill and Helen McGlasson, of Du Quoin, IL and their children Bill McGlasson, Jr. and Kelly Wiggins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher, with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mulkeytown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.
For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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